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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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